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Moving People: Relocation and Urban Renewal
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Moving People: Relocation and Urban Renewal

From: The Spirit of Africville

In this chapter, Donald Clairmont describes how the City of Halifax forcibly displaced the residents of Africville in the name of urban renewal. Clairmont explains how the city used bureaucratic … 22 $2.20 Add
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Multiculturalism already unbound

Multiculturalism already unbound

From: Home and Native Land

Considers how forms of citizenship participation practiced by Indian immigrants within the multicultural framework of Canada simultaneously configure local and transnational community … 24 $3.12 Add
Murder in Renfrew County
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Murder in Renfrew County

The predator who left three women dead- and the justice system that failed to stop him

The murder of three women in Ontario’s Renfrew County, and the inquest into violence against women that followed. The story of the murder of three women in Ontario’s Renfrew county by … 226 View
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My Teacher
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My Teacher

From: Messy Cities

Carolynne Crawley writes about Mama Snapping Turtle, who lives in Toronto’s High Park, and their advocacy work for further Turtle relatives in city parks. 4 $0.40 Add
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Myth 1

Myth 1

The Problem Is Overconsumption!

From: Ecology for the 99%

This chapter deconstructs the narrative that consumers should bear the weight of environmental guilt, explaining that wealthy people and the issue of production pollute more than consumers. ; ; ; ; 14 $1.40 Add
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Myth 2

Myth 2

The Problem Is Overpopulation!

From: Ecology for the 99%

This chapter reconsiders the dominant discourse which says that overpopulation is a primary contributor to the environmental crisis, discussing the harmful discourse resulting from this belief. ; ; ; ; 7 $0.70 Add
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Myth 3

Myth 3

New Tech Will Come to Our Rescue!

From: Ecology for the 99%

This chapter examines the idea that the adoption of new technologies, such as geoengineering, will help mitigate the climate crisis. It explores how these proposed technologies risk further … ; ; ; ; 12 $1.20 Add
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Myth 4

Myth 4

The Real Problem Is the Religion of Infinite Growth!

From: Ecology for the 99%

This chapter interrogates the belief that economic growth can solve social and ecological problems, advocating for a decrease in production and degrowth policies. ; ; ; ; 10 $1.00 Add
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Myth 5

Myth 5

We Are Not the Problem—China Is!

From: Ecology for the 99%

This chapter considers the harm that comes from stigmatizing the pollution of countries in the global South, discussing the interdependent relationships that connects Western countries to the South. ; ; ; ; 6 $0.60 Add
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Myth 6

Myth 6

It’s Not about Political Vision, It’s about Science

From: Ecology for the 99%

This chapter describes the relationship between climate science and the political interest of major governments. It explains that while political leaders acknowledge the environmental crisis, … ; ; ; ; 8 $0.80 Add
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Myth 7

Myth 7

We’re All in This Together

From: Ecology for the 99%

This chapter highlights how the climate crisis affects communities unequally, with some facing greater hardships and critiques the leaders responsible for these affects. ; ; ; ; 8 $0.80 Add
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Mythbusting

Mythbusting

From: Basic Income For Canadians

This chapter debunks a variety of myths surrounding basic income 30 $3.00 Add
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Myths about the Tenant Class
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Myths about the Tenant Class

From: The Tenant Class

Ricardo examines societal perceptions of the average Canadian who rents property. Ricardo discusses home ownership as a staple of successful life in Canadian society and the cultural stigma … 14 $1.40 Add
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Naming Our Feelings about the Global Eco-social Crisis

Naming Our Feelings about the Global Eco-social Crisis

From: Intrinsic Hope

In this chapter, I have named and expressed my feelings about the global eco-social crisis and encouraged you to do the same. In my experience, this is very empowering work because we discover … 19 $1.90 Add
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National Identity and Global Migration: Listening to the “Pariahs”

National Identity and Global Migration: Listening to the “Pariahs”

From: Managing Diversity

If we live in a world of the absolute Other, peopled by individuals whose histories have not been ours but with whom we must live in peace and harmony, we will have to accept each other much more … 19 $2.28 Add
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Navigating the Confluence

Navigating the Confluence

From: Thriving Beyond Sustainability

Topics include: Ecosystem Decline – Energy Transition – Population Growth – Economic Disparity – Climate Change – A Confluence of Possibilities – Taking Action 16 $1.60 Add